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Course Evaluation Results with IARE – February 2
Get the most out of your course evaluation reports. The Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, & Effectiveness (IARE) will be hosting a session on interpreting your IDEA course evaluation reports. This session will review the components for the IDEA report and the types of scores and comparisons provided in the report. Instructors will gain a greater understanding of how the SLOs selected for their courses impact the summary evaluation score and the five key questions that IDEA course evaluations seek to answer. Join us for this online training session on Friday, February 2nd at 12PM.
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First English Club Meeting of the Semester
Attention all English-loving students: the English club will host its first meeting of the semester on Tuesday, January 30 during dead hour in Henderson 216A. Come and join us for a casual get-together with hot chocolate and games to ward off the winter weather!
All are welcome regardless of major. Please contact mblewis42@tntech.edu with any questions
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Virtual Talk with Charlotte Greene- Author of Gnarled Hollows
Virtual Talk with Mystery Author, Charlotte Green!
January 30th, 6:00pm, at the Women’s Center (RUC 339)
Join us at the Women’s Center for a virtual talk with fiction mystery author, Charlotte Green! Charlotte will be discussing her favorite creepy mystery, Gnarled Hollows, as well as about writing queer women’s fiction and fiction with diverse characters. Gnarled Hollows is also this semester’s WMC Book Club title. For more information on Charlotte Greene and her available titles, click here!
For more information please contact: womenscenter@tntech.edu
Follow our Instagram! @tntechwomenscenter
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AIAA NASA Virtual Guest Speaker
AIAA will be hosting Ms. Vanessa Aubuchon from NASA on 1/30 at 11 AM in Brown 236. She will be speaking on the “Third Wave of Aeronautics” and how technology NASA and partners are developing will affect people’s daily lives in the future. Particularly in regard to regional transportation, expedited deliveries via autonomous aerial vehicles, and even public and personal forms of aviation.
If there are any questions please contact ecpesterfi42@tntech.edu
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We need FIRST Lego League VOLUNTEERS!!
The FIRST Lego League Challenge is February 9-10, 2024 in the Memorial Gym. This year we are expecting 48 teams of middle school students to participate. That means we need a lot of volunteers in order to make it a successful and positive experience for all those involved. The kids are so happy and enthusiastic, it is contagious. Volunteer role descriptions can be found here.
Questions? Contact Dr. Kris Craven, Tournament Director kcraven@tntech.edu
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PRL Open House
Tennessee Tech’s Professional Readiness and Leadership Center (PRL) invites all students, faculty, and staff to the PRL Open House event. PRL is a resource focused on developing career-ready leaders. The PRL staff will showcase the services and resources offered through the PRL center. The PRL open house event will be held in Foundation Hall 130 on January 30th, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. For more information, contact the Professional Readiness and Leadership Center via prl@tntech.edu or call 931-372-6198.
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It’s Not to Late for A Flu Shot!
Flu season is at its peak. There’s still time to benefit from the protection vaccination offers this season as flu activity is ongoing.
J.J. Oakley Campus Health Services has flu vaccine available for $20. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8-4:30 and can be scheduled through your Wellness Portal found on Tech Express or by calling 931-372-3320.
Be Well!
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Careers ‘N Coffee w University of Tennessee Space Institute
Take a break and enjoy FREE HOT coffee while speaking with The University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) on Monday, January 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor.)
UTSI is a graduate education and research institution for engineering, physics, math, and aviation systems.
Do not miss this opportunity to network and learn information about available positions, such as full-time internships and jobs. Get ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake!
Careers n’ Coffee hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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Join the College of Fine Arts for Arty Gras on March 2
Join Tennessee Tech’s College of Fine Arts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 at the Saltbox Inn in Cookeville for an enchanted evening of “Fairytales, Fiction & Fables” at the 2nd annual Arty Gras celebration!
Enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing along with music from local performer Lily Bethke and presentations of art, music and theater by our College of Fine Arts students. Tickets are limited and sales close on Feb. 15.
Get your tickets at https://www.tntech.edu/fine-arts/ or by calling 931-372-3016. This is an ages 21+ event.
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TTU Basketball Welcomes Southern Indiana in Doubleheader
Your Golden Eagles welcome the Screaming Eagles of Southern Indiana on Thursday, February 1. The women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m. with the men’s game to follow.
It’s Black History Month Celebration Night! Come and enjoy special performances throughout the night to help kick off Black History Month!
It’s also Academic Excellence Night! All K-8 students receive FREE admission! Mission Balloon will be providing face painting and balloon art sponsored by Pepsi. There will also be a special halftime performance by the Capshaw Jump Rope team!
TTUsports.com | Wings Up!
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Student Spotlight Nominations Now Open – Spring 2024 Semester
Do you know a student deserving recognition? The Division of Student Affairs is requesting nominations for the Student Affairs Student Spotlight. This project aims to highlight Golden Eagles students who excel both in and outside the classroom. Selected students will be featured in a Tech Times article and a Student Affairs Instagram post. Help us spotlight what outstanding students we have at Tennessee Tech. The nomination form can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/sa (link at bottom of page).
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Deadline Extended to Feb 9, 2024, for QEP Topic Mini-Proposals
Due to the recent university closure, we’re extending the call for QEP topic mini-proposals to February 9. Proposals should align with Tech’s vision, mission, and strategic plan, Tech Tomorrow, integrate current institutional data, and address the QEP topic survey results.
All proposals will be assessed by the QEP Topic Selection Committee using the rubric in the announcement. The top three proposals will be selected for potential further development. Authors of selected proposals receive monetary honoraria, as detailed in the announcement.
For more information and submission details, please click here.
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Purple Career Readiness Workshop on January 25- Introduction to Purple and NACE
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, January 25, at 11 a.m. in Clement Hall 212 for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop! Mr. Russ Coughenour, Center for Career Development Director, will teach you about NACE Career Ready Skills, which are sure to impress a potential employer.
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for a quick sign-in.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1460172/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
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STEM Figures Unveiled: Unleashing Hidden Potential Fab Friday (3rd-8th)
Join us on Friday, January 26th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
At STEM Figures Unveiled: Unleashing Hidden Potential!, young minds will be inspired by the remarkable stories of unsung heroes in STEM and be empowered to discover their own limitless potential. Through engaging activities, kids will explore the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, uncovering hidden talents and paving the way for a future where every child can become a STEM figure to be celebrated.
Please register here: https://tf.tntech.edu/view.php?id=1507554
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Elinor Ross CDF Freedom School: PAID Summer Internships – Apply by March 1
The College of Education’s Elinor Ross CDF Freedom School is accepting applications for this summer’s internship program (June 5 – July 12) offering a unique and paid opportunity for Tech students of all majors. The FREE six-week program engages local children (grades 1 – 5) and their families in a variety of interactive learning projects and activities, field trips, and more. Participating students’ families qualify for free/reduced lunch programs.
Applications Due: 3/1
Interviews: 3/19
Notification of Hire: 3/26Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/24ERFS
More info? Email freedomschool@tntech.edu